Abstract: A secondary battery includes: a case; an electrode assembly in the case and comprising a first electrode plate on which a first base tab is located at a first end in a longitudinal direction of the case, a second electrode plate on which a second base tab is located at a second end in the longitudinal direction of the case, and a separator between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate; and a cap assembly coupled to the case, and comprising a pair of collectors electrically connected to the first base tab and the second base tab, respectively, wherein the first base tab and the second base tab are laser welded to the collectors.

Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle includes: determining an accelerator position sensor/brake pedal position sensor (APS/BPS) command value based on a state variable and a reward variable including a prediction value for a future velocity of the vehicle predicted based on a past APS/BPS command value of the vehicle; and learning for a reward value according to the reward variable to satisfy a predetermined goal based on a change that the determined APS/BPS command value causes to at least one state variable under given environment information.

Abstract: A hair dye dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing having an opening hole formed on one side of which a hair dye is provided, a plurality of cartridges disposed inside the housing and accommodating at least one dyeing material, a main body in which the plurality of cartridges are rotatably disposed, a main motor for rotating the main body so that a first cartridge of the plurality of cartridges is located adjacent to the opening hole, a discharge module for discharging the dyeing material contained in the first cartridge, and an accommodating body in which a basket accommodating the dyeing material discharged by the discharge module is placed, wherein the discharge module may include an elevating body that pressurizes the first cartridge when moving up and is separated from the first cartridge when moving down.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes: an electrode assembly; a case including a bottom part, a pair of side parts integrally formed with the bottom part and bent so as to extend from the bottom part, and a cover part coupled to the pair of side parts to face the bottom part and including a vent, the case accommodating the electrode assembly; and a pair of cap assemblies coupled to open ends of the case to seal the case.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition for hair and fiber treatment which supplies a transition metal as a catalyst to a thiol residue formed when hair or fiber is damaged in a process of chemical or physical care, and rapidly and abundantly binds an olefin-based unsaturated hydrocarbon through a thiol-ene reaction, thereby continuously providing smoothness to the hair and fiber.

Abstract: A secondary battery has a simplified structure of a terminal part to reduce the number of parts, and terminal parts can be directly connected without requiring a separate part (for example, a bus bar) for mutual electrical connection between a battery and another battery. A secondary battery comprises: an electrode assembly, a case for accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to the case; and a terminal part that is electrically connected to the electrode assembly and is extended to penetrate through the cap plate, wherein the terminal part comprises a first area having a first thickness that is electrically connected to the electrode assembly from the inside of the case, and a second area having a second thickness that is thicker than the first thickness and is electrically connected to the first area from the outer side of the case.

Abstract: A secondary battery having an improved current-collecting structure is provided. In an example embodiment, the secondary battery includes an electrode assembly including a plurality of unit electrode plates each including a pair of non-coating portion tabs at a first side and a plurality of separators each located between the unit electrode plates; and a current collector plate welded to the non-coating portion tabs, and the current collector plate is welded in a state in which the pair of non-coating portion tabs are bent in opposite directions. The pair of non-coating portion tabs are bent in opposite directions to then be welded to the current collector plate, and welding may be complementarily performed, thereby securing electrical stability.

Abstract: A hair dye dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing having an opening hole formed on one side of which a hair dye is provided, a plurality of cartridges disposed inside the housing and accommodating at least one dyeing material, a main body in which the plurality of cartridges are rotatably disposed, a main motor for rotating the main body so that a first cartridge of the plurality of cartridges is located adjacent to the opening hole, a discharge module for discharging the dyeing material contained in the first cartridge, and an accommodating body in which a basket accommodating the dyeing material discharged by the discharge module is placed, wherein the discharge module may include an elevating body that pressurizes the first cartridge when moving up and is separated from the first cartridge when moving down.

Abstract: A hair dye dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing having an opening hole formed on one side of which a hair dye is provided, a plurality of cartridges disposed inside the housing and accommodating at least one dyeing material, a main body in which the plurality of cartridges are rotatably disposed, a main motor for rotating the main body so that a first cartridge of the plurality of cartridges is located adjacent to the opening hole, a discharge module for discharging the dyeing material contained in the first cartridge, and an accommodating body in which a basket accommodating the dyeing material discharged by the discharge module is placed, wherein the discharge module may include an elevating body that pressurizes the first cartridge when moving up and is separated from the first cartridge when moving down.

Abstract: A secondary battery having an improved current-collecting structure is provided. In an example embodiment, the secondary battery includes an electrode assembly including a plurality of unit electrode plates each including a pair of non-coating portion tabs at a first side and a plurality of separators each located between the unit electrode plates; and a current collector plate welded to the non-coating portion tabs, and the current collector plate is welded in a state in which the pair of non-coating portion tabs are bent in opposite directions. The pair of non-coating portion tabs are bent in opposite directions to then be welded to the current collector plate, and welding may be complementarily performed, thereby securing electrical stability.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a secondary battery and aim to simplify the structure of a terminal part to minimize the space taken up by parts inside a case. To this end, provided in the present invention is a secondary battery comprising: an electrode assembly for a prismatic secondary battery; a case for a prismatic secondary battery for accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to the case; and a terminal part which is coupled to a side portion of the electrode assembly and is extendedly bent from the side portion to an upper portion of the electrode assembly, wherein the terminal part includes a bent part which is bent upward from an end part connected to the upper portion of the electrode assembly to protrude out of the cap plate.

Abstract: A secondary battery has a simplified structure of a terminal part to reduce the number of parts, and terminal parts can be directly connected without requiring a separate part (for example, a bus bar) for mutual electrical connection between a battery and another battery. A secondary battery comprises: an electrode assembly, a case for accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to the case; and a terminal part that is electrically connected to the electrode assembly and is extended to penetrate through the cap plate, wherein the terminal part comprises a first area having a first thickness that is electrically connected to the electrode assembly from the inside of the case, and a second area having a second thickness that is thicker than the first thickness and is electrically connected to the first area from the outer side of the case.

Abstract: A pouch type secondary battery which can prevent a cut portion from electrically contacting a protective circuit module, thereby preventing an electrical short circuit and acceleration of corrosion of a core material and enhancing safety includes an electrode assembly having a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator; a pouch case made of a flexible material, and having a container, insulated at least on its inner surface and accommodating the electrode assembly, and sealing portions along an edge of the container, the sealing portions including a first sealing portion through which electrode taps of the electrode assembly extend from the pouch case, and a second sealing portion and a third sealing portion respectively positioned at opposite sides of the first sealing portion, the second an third sealing portions being folded at least one time; a protective circuit module connected to the electrode tips and mounted on an outer surface of the first sealing portion; and a short circuit p

Abstract: A battery unit and a lithium secondary battery employing the same are provided. The battery unit includes a positive electrode plate having a positive current collector and a positive active material layer formed on at least one plane of the positive current collector, a positive electrode lead electrically connected with the positive current collector, a negative electrode plate having a negative current collector and a negative active material layer formed on at least one plane of the negative current collector, a negative electrode lead electrically connected with the negative current collector, and a separator interposed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate, having a width greater than that of each electrode plate, and having different widths of protruding portions which stick out on either side of the electrode plate.

Abstract: A battery unit and a lithium secondary battery employing the same are provided. The battery unit includes a positive electrode plate having a positive current collector and a positive active material layer formed on at least one plane of the positive current collector, a positive electrode lead electrically connected with the positive current collector, a negative electrode plate having a negative current collector and a negative active material layer formed on at least one plane of the negative current collector, a negative electrode lead electrically connected with the negative current collector, and a separator interposed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate, having a width greater than that of each electrode plate, and having different widths of protruding portions which stick out on either side of the electrode plate.

Abstract: A battery unit and a lithium secondary battery employing the same are provided. The battery unit includes a positive electrode plate having a positive current collector and a positive active material layer formed on at least one plane of the positive current collector, a positive electrode lead electrically connected with the positive current collector, a negative electrode plate having a negative current collector and a negative active material layer formed on at least one plane of the negative current collector, a negative electrode lead electrically connected with the negative current collector, and a separator interposed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate, having a width greater than that of each electrode plate, and having different widths of protruding portions which stick out on either side of the electrode plate.

Abstract: A pouch type secondary battery which can prevent a cut portion from electrically contacting a protective circuit module, thereby preventing an electrical short circuit and acceleration of corrosion of a core material and enhancing safety includes an electrode assembly having a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator; a pouch case made of a flexible material, and having a container, insulated at least on its inner surface and accommodating the electrode assembly, and sealing portions along an edge of the container, the sealing portions including a first sealing portion through which electrode taps of the electrode assembly extend from the pouch case, and a second sealing portion and a third sealing portion respectively positioned at opposite sides of the first sealing portion, the second an third sealing portions being folded at least one time; a protective circuit module connected to the electrode tips and mounted on an outer surface of the first sealing portion; and a short circuit p

Abstract: A pouch type secondary battery which can prevent a cut portion from electrically contacting a protective circuit module, thereby preventing an electrical short circuit and acceleration of corrosion of a core material and enhancing safety includes an electrode assembly having a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator; a pouch case made of a flexible material, and having a container, insulated at least on its inner surface and accommodating the electrode assembly, and sealing portions along an edge of the container, the sealing portions including a first sealing portion through which electrode taps of the electrode assembly extend from the pouch case, and a second sealing portion and a third sealing portion respectively positioned at opposite sides of the first sealing portion, the second an third sealing portions being folded at least one time; a protective circuit module connected to the electrode taps and mounted on an outer surface of the first sealing portion; and a short circuit p

Abstract: A pouch-type lithium secondary battery includes a battery unit having a positive plate, a separator, and a negative plate; a plurality of electrode tabs drawn from the positive and negative plates, respectively; a case having a space for receiving the battery unit and upper and lower sealing surfaces which are thermally fused to each other; a short-circuit prevention tape attached along the upper and lower sealing surfaces; and a polymer material coated on at least a portion of each electrode tab corresponding to the upper and lower sealing surfaces. A portion of the insulating tape exposed outside the sealing surface of the case is extended and the extended portion of the insulating tape comes in contact with the end portion of the sealing surface after being folded. Therefore, preventing an electrical short circuit between the electrode tab and the intermediate layer of the metal case is achieved.

Abstract: An electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery which has a non-aqueous organic solvent including a ?-butyrolactone and optionally a cyclic carbonate, an ester compound having an electron withdrawing group, and at least two salts. The lithium secondary battery including the electrolyte has good safety and good storage characteristics at high temperature.